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LIMITED W

ARRANTY

GE Appliances/Hotpoint Washer Limited Warranty

Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase 

date is needed to obtain service under the warranty

.

GEAppliances.com

All warranty service is provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care

®

 technician. To schedule service 

online, visit us at 

GEAppliances.com/service

, or call GE Appliances at 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Please have your serial 

number and your model number available when calling for service.
Servicing your appliance may require the use of the onboard data port for diagnostics. This gives a GE Appliances factory service 

technician the ability to quickly diagnose any issues with your appliance and helps GE Appliances improve its products by providing 

GE Appliances with information on your appliance. If you do not want your appliance data to be sent to GE Appliances, please 

advise your technician not to submit the data to GE Appliances at the time of service.

Extended Warranties:

 Purchase a GE Appliances extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while 

your warranty is still in effect. You can purchase it online anytime at

GEAppliances.com/extended-warranty

or call 800.626.2224 during normal business hours. GE Appliances Service will still be there after your warranty expires.

In the United States: 

This limited warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products 

purchased for home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Appliances Authorized Servicer is 
not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Appliances 
Service location for service. In Alaska, the limited warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This limited warranty gives you 
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your legal rights are, consult 
your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: GE Appliances, 

a

 Haier 

company 

Louisville, KY 40225

EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES

Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied 
warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law. 

In Canada: 

This limited warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased in 

Canada for home use within Canada. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Appliances Authorized Servicer is not 

available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Appliances Service 

location.
Some provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This limited warranty gives you specific 

legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from province to province. To know what your legal rights are, consult your 

local or provincial consumer affairs office.

Warrantor: MC Commercial Inc., Burlington, ON, L7R 5B6

For the period of:

We will replace:

One year 

From the date of the 
original purchase

Any part

 of the washer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. 

During this 

limited one-year warranty

, we will also provide, 

free of charge

, all labor 

and related service to replace the defective part.

Warranties for GTW525 model only:
Five years 

From the date of the 
original purchase

Any part

 of the washer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. 

During this 

limited five-year warranty

, we will also provide, 

free of charge

, all labor 

and related service to replace the defective part.

Ten years 

From the date of the 
original purchase

The motor

, if it should fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this 

additional nine-year limited warranty

, you will be responsible for any labor and 

related service costs.

Lifetime of Product 

From the date of the 
original purchase

The stainless steel basket

, if it should fail due to rust or corrosion of the stainless steel. 

During this 

additional LIFETIME limited warranty

, you will be responsible for any 

labor and related service costs.

What is not covered:

Ŷ

  Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product.

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  Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.

Ŷ

  Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for other 

than the intended purpose or used commercially.

Ŷ

  Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.

Ŷ

  Products which are not defective or broken, or which are 

working as described in the Owner’s Manual.

Ŷ

  Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or 

acts of God.

Ŷ

  Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible 

defects with this appliance.

Ŷ

  Defects or damage due to operation in freezing 

temperatures.

Ŷ

  Damage caused after delivery.

Ŷ

  Product not accessible to provide required service.

Ŷ

  Damage to the stainless steel basket caused by misuse with 

chemicals in non-residential or multi-housing applications.

NOTE:

 For non-residential or multi-housing applications (e.g., apartment complexes, hotels, multi-family housing, etc.), the 

limited 

warranty

 is 

one-year

 for 

any part

 of the washer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship only. You will be responsible 

for any labor and related service costs.

Summary of Contents for GTW480

Page 1: ...28 OWNER S MANUAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Write the model and serial numbers here Model _________________ Serial _________________ You can find them under the lid of the washer ENGLISH ESPA OL GE i...

Page 2: ...s into every GE Appliances product and we think you will too Among other things registration of your appliance ensures that we can deliver important product information and warranty details when you n...

Page 3: ...en this appliance is used near children Before the washer is removed from service or discarded remove the door or lid Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or injury to persons DO N...

Page 4: ...tions for your appliance packaging material PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Order on line at GEApplianceparts com today 24 hours a day or by phone at 800 626 2002 during normal business hours In Canada visit yo...

Page 5: ...ual features and appearance may vary from your model Controls To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION before operating this appliance WARNI...

Page 6: ...E F EXTRA RINSE Select when adding Fabric Softener Fill Soak Wash Rinse Spin START PAUSE Hold 3 Sec to Stop Water Level Temperature COLORS NORMAL LOW MED MAX AUTO HIGH WHITES DELICATES BULKY ITEMS SPE...

Page 7: ...ev 1 7 USING THE WASHER Getting started Medium Precise Fill D B A C E F Medium Large Precise Fill Small Super D B A C E F Medium Large Precise Fill Small Super D B A C E F Regular Large Small Precise...

Page 8: ...after load sensing and spin Pressing Pause will unlock the lid if locked at that time pause the cycle and the Pause indicator light will blink To continue the cycle press Start again If water remains...

Page 9: ...periods to provide optimal fabric care Casual clothes lightly soiled office wear Casuals Hot Warm Colors Cool Cold Tap Cold Ex Heavy Heavy Normal Medium Light Ex Light Max Extra Normal Stain PreTreat...

Page 10: ...appropriate for these items Only use this cycle for water resistant bedding or bulky items Towels Sheets Towels Sheets Hot Warm Colors Cool Cold Tap Cold Ex Heavy Heavy Normal Medium Light Ex Light Ma...

Page 11: ...Note that three soil levels are available Heavy Regular and Light Rinse is cold Light colored items More heavily soiled or items with body soils Casuals Warm Heavy Medium Light Normal Wash temperature...

Page 12: ...lts before placing in washer Tomato Cool Warm Sauce Catsup Salsa Pretreat with liquid detergent or stain remover product rinse with cool water Dirt Cool Warm Dirt Clay Mud Allow dirt to dry remove loo...

Page 13: ...nt of liquid fabric softener directly to the rinse bath When adding liquid fabric softener pour into deeper areas of rinse water while avoiding direct contact with fabric F Consumer Help Indicator You...

Page 14: ...these steps 1 Make sure dispenser is securely attached to agitator 2 Use only liquid diluted fabric softener Pour into dispenser using amount recommended on package Never pour fabric softener directly...

Page 15: ...urdy cottons easy care delicates and whether the fabric produces lint terry cloth chenille or collects lint velveteen corduroy Wash lint producers such as cotton towels and socks separate from lint co...

Page 16: ...ces ConnectPlus will allow your appliance to communicate with your smartphone for remote appliance monitoring control and notifications WiFi Connectivity For assistance with the appliance or the GE Ap...

Page 17: ...the Washer Immediately wipe off any spills with a damp cloth Interior of the Washer Leave the lid open after washing to allow moisture to evaporate If you want to clean the basket use a clean soft cl...

Page 18: ...tension For discharge heights from 60 96 NOTE We strongly recommend the use of new water supply hoses Hoses degrade over time and need to be replaced every 5 years to reduce the risk of hose failures...

Page 19: ...ng material carton from washer Remove bag containing clamp cable tie and drain hose clip drain hose and Owner s Reference Guide from tub NOTE Leave foam shipping material inside tub opening to hold tu...

Page 20: ...home Hand tighten and use pliers to tighten hoses between 1 4 and 1 2 turn beyond hand tight Open cold water valve Check for leaks and drips at the hose couplings Tighten as necessary Unplug electric...

Page 21: ...und the drain hose A snug fit can also cause a siphoning action NOTE Placing the drain hose too far down the drain pipe can cause a siphoning action No more than 5 of hose should be in the drain pipe...

Page 22: ...or washer Remove the cap from the drain port if present before installing the drain hose Run the washer through a complete cycle Check for water leaks and proper operation Place these instructions in...

Page 23: ...is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility Household drain clogged Check household plumbing You may need to call a plumber Drain hose rubs on wall Make sure drain hose does not make contac...

Page 24: ...ckets not dissolving Laundry detergent packet placed in dispenser Laundry detergent packets should not be used in the dispensers They should only be added directly to the wash basket following the man...

Page 25: ...cle Out of balance condition has been detected Allow cycle to continue and finish If load is wet at the end of the cycle even out load and run a Drain Spin cycle Pilling Result of normal wear on poly...

Page 26: ...mming Water drain pump The drain pump will make a humming sound when pumping out water after agitation stops and continue until spin is complete Drive motor The drive motor will make a humming sound d...

Page 27: ...in Canada for home use within Canada If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Appliances Authorized Servicer is not available you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be...

Page 28: ...that are available while your warranty is still in effect You can purchase it on line anytime GE Appliances Services will still be there after your warranty expires GEAppliances com extended warranty...

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